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scholarship away from his childhood home silenced by tragedy, a young man befriends a spirited young woman who welcomes him into her loving, loud, chaotic household. For more information, call 715-443-2775.
Snowflake Craft Day
Children are invited to stop by the Marathon Branch Library for snowflakemaking fun during the Marathon School District’s in-service day on Friday, Jan. 24. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind snowflake. The event is free, all supplies are provided, and no registration is required. Call 715-4432775 for more info.
STRATFORD
Family Story Time
Bring your entire family to story time at the Stratford Branch Library on Wednesdays in January. Children of all ages and their parents or caregivers are invited to this 30minute program. Library staff will read books, sing songs, and offer other literaturebased activities. Upcoming Family Story Times are Jan. 8,15, 22 and 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Book Club
The Stratford Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. to discuss “The Women of the Copper Country” by Mary Doria Russell. A story inspired by the life of Annie Clements, retelling in historically authentic detail how in 1913 she led a courageous strike against the world’s largest copper-mining company. Call 715-687-4420 for more information.
For the birds
Children and their families are invited to the Stratford Branch Library on Monday, Jan. 27, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. to make a simple bird feeder. A staff member from Children’s Wisconsin/Marshfield Family Resource Center will also be available for questions and to recommend community resources. The event is free; no registration required. Call 715-687-4420 for more info.
MARATHON COUNTY
Winter Trail Tales
Families are encouraged to cross-country ski through Nine Mile Country Forest and enjoy a picture book while doing so. Stop by the trail, open from dusk until dawn, to read “Whose Tracks in the Snow?” by Alexandra Milton. In partnership with the Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. Call 715-261-7220 for more information.
